Everton forward Richarlison returns from suspension for the Merseyside derby visit of Liverpool.Midfielder Andre Gomes is back in training after a calf problem but is unlikely to feature in the Premier League clash.Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), centre-back Yerry Mina (thigh) and midfielder Tom Davies (knee) are still out, while Mason Holgate remains suspended.Liverpool manager Jurgen Kl...Full Story »

Ahead of being awarded his seventh Ballon d'Or, Lionel Messi arrived at the Paris ceremony wearing matching tuxedos with his three sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro, a decision which had fans in meltdown Lionel Messi fans could not get enough of his look as he arrived at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in matching sparkly suits with his three sons. The 36-year-old emerged at the Paris event wearing a bold ...Full Story »

Pierce Sweeney will be checked ahead of Tuesday’s restaged FA Cup first-round replay between Exeter and Bradford.The fixture is being replayed after Exeter used six substitutes in the original St James Park clash, in contravention of FA rules.Grecians boss Matt Taylor confirmed Sweeney has a knee problem, as well as a shoulder issue, but the defender was still able to play against Rochdale...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez can understand the frustration of Everton supporters but remains confident about turning around their poor form after defeat at Brentford extended their winless run to seven games.Bees striker Ivan Toney scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 24th minute after Andros Townsend had caught Frank Onyeka with a high foot inside the area.The Toffees were poor duri...Full Story »

Ivan Toney came back to haunt his old boss Rafael Benitez with his first-half penalty enough to give Brentford a 1-0 victory over Everton.The result extended the Toffees’ winless run to seven matches and increased the pressure on the new manager at Goodison Park ahead of Wednesday’s Merseyside derby with his former club Liverpool.A cool spot-kick by Toney in the 24th minute gave...Full Story »

Haaland, 21, returned from injury to score off the bench, wrapping up Dortmund's 3-1 away victory. The Wolfsburg fan showed her distaste for Erling Haaland's celebration This was the cheeky celebration from the lethal striker Credit: Getty And after taking to one knee in celebration he pointed towards the home crowd, seemingly to the woman in question. Unhappy at seeing her team concede a go...Full Story »

Guardiola has long admitted the idea of becoming a national boss some time in the future does appeal. Pep Guardiola has given a tantalising hint that he may one day like to fill Gareth Southgate’s boots as England boss Credit: AFP However, there is no suggestion of him leaving Manchester City any time soon. Yet when that day does arrive, the Three Lions job would hold more appeal than...Full Story »

Brighton boss Graham Potter was less than impressed with the fans who booed his team at the final whistle in their goalless draw with Leeds.Neal Maupay blazed over an open goal from just six yards out as the hosts missed a succession of chances to see their winless streak stretch to eight Premier League games.The wasteful Seagulls, inspired by the creative efforts of energetic star man Tariq Lam...Full Story »

Manager Rob Edwards lauded his 10-man Forest Green side as the table-toppers gained the West Country bragging rights with a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.A Jamille Matt brace extended Forest Green’s lead at the top of the table to six points as Joey Barton’s men fell to a first defeat in five.Matt opened the scoring in the first half and added a second after the break from the penalty ...Full Story »

Lincoln were booed off by their own fans after losing 1-0 to Accrington and failing to score for a third consecutive game.A close-range effort from Stanley’s Colby Bishop proved the difference between the two sides.The best of the action in a truly dismal first half came after just four minutes when Stanley’s Ethan Hamilton curled wide following Sean McConville’s corner.At the ...Full Story »

Jordan Slew scored twice before Halifax held off a late comeback to win 3-2 at Torquay.Slew opened the scoring on the half-hour mark with a low drive into the bottom corner.Slew had his second just two minutes into the second half, drilling the ball into the top corner, before former Torquay forward Billy Waters put them three up.Torquay scored twice in the last three minutes through Klaidi Lolo...Full Story »

Juventus will need to make some sales before they can delve into the upcoming transfer market and one player set to be heading for the exit is midfielder Aaron Ramsey. Since leaving Arsenal and joining Juventus on a free transfer back in 2019, Ramsey, 30, has struggled to recapture his best form. Having started in just one Serie A match so far this season, there is no denying that the Wales ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich's fans expressed their disapproval this week at a decision by the club to renew their sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways. The German side are currently top of the Bundesliga table and this week qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League. Despite the good run of form, however, Bayern are seemingly weighed down by the disapproval of their fans over their connection with Q...Full Story »

Either European champions Italy or Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will miss out on the 2022 World Cup after being drawn in the same playoff path on Friday. The draw means either Ronaldo and the 2016 European champions or four-time World Cup winners Italy will fail to make the tournament next year. Italy finished as runners-up to Switzerland in the group stage of qualifying, while Portugal were...Full Story »

Manchester City will give fitness tests to midfielders Jack Grealish and Phil Foden ahead of Sunday’s Premier League visit of West Ham.The England pair have both been sidelined with knocks, with Grealish absent since the international break and Foden missing Wednesday’s win over Paris St Germain.Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne is still out with coronavirus, while winger-turned-striker Ferr...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is hopeful Jonny Evans will be fit to face Watford.The defender pulled out of Thursday’s 3-1 Europa League win over Legia Warsaw following the warm up with a thigh issue.Daniel Amartey stands by to deputise again while the rested Jamie Vardy will return. Youri Tielemans (calf), Ricardo Pereira (hamstring), James Justin (knee) and Wesley Fofana (broken leg) re...Full Story »

Grant McCann has reported no fresh injury concerns as his Hull side aim to make it four wins in a row against Millwall.Tom Huddlestone returned off the bench in the midweek win at Cardiff and will be pushing to earn a starting place.Defender Di’Shon Bernard is available again after missing the win over the Bluebirds due to suspension.Lewie Coyle, Alfie Jones and Josh Emmanuel all remain on...Full Story »

There were more ugly scenes in the Europa League on Thursday night as Legia Warsaw fans clashed with police during their match with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium There were ugly scenes during Leicester City'sEuropa League game with Legia Warsaw as away fans attacked the police. The Foxes were leading the game 3-1 when things turned ugly in the stands at the King Power. Some Legia f...Full Story »

Scunthorpe are still unsure on the fitness of Mason O’Malley as they prepare to welcome Bradford to The Sands Venue Stadium.The 20-year-old defender was forced off at half-time in the Iron’s 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient on Tuesday due to a groin injury.Tom Pugh will be unavailable for Keith Hill this weekend after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season and faces a one-match ba...Full Story »

West Brom will welcome Nottingham Forest to the Hawthorns on Friday night without captain Jake Livermore.The 32-year-old midfielder was shown a red card by referee Tim Robinson for a foul on Fraizer Campbell in the 1-0 loss to Huddersfield last week and will serve his second game of a three-match ban after they lost an appeal against the dismissal.Robert Snodgrass has missed each of the Baggies ...Full Story »